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Pittsburgh Pirates: Struggles With RISP Prevent Series Victory

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 16: Ka'ai Tom #60 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a sacrifice fly ball to center field to score a run in the fourth inning during the game against the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park on May 16, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Pirates struggled mightily with RISP against the San Francisco Giants costing them a series victory in their four-game series

When the San Francisco Giants rolled into PNC Park this past Thursday the Pittsburgh Pirates had lost four series in a row. Against the Giants, however, the Pirates were able to somewhat right the ship by splitting their four-game series against the team with the most wins in the National League.